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Livestock
GST debate on food heats up VFF members divided on GST extension and increase
FUTURE FARMERS: Daniel Ludeman, Zach Magnusson and Lachlan Ludeman were more than happy to spend their precious school holidays checking out the farm machinery at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days. See pages 14 -15 for full story and more photos.
AS a state election looms over Victoria, the debate whether to place a goods and services tax (GST) on food is heating up with the movers and shakers within the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) on opposing sides of the fence. The VFF is currently developing a taxation policy discussion paper that will be the basis for consultation with its members before adopting specific policies at the lobby group’s annual conference next year. The debate on GST has come about as a result of the Federal Government’s commitment to develop a white paper on tax reform over the next 12 months. VFF Farm Business and Regional Development Committee chairman, David Jochinke, said that the debate on GST is only part of the group’s taxation review which will include all aspects of taxation including payroll tax, rates and “all things we in agriculture are exposed to”. “We are looking at all three levels of government; federal, state and local and exploring the most efficient way to collect, distribute and
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sustain funds. “One of the scenarios is the increase in GST and what it would mean and what increase in revenue can we gain. “Money has to be generated so we need to decide what is a fair and unfair tax. “The VFF strongly supports a government policy and we want to ensure that money is used appropriately and efficiently and we don’t want it to be an un-useful tax or to stifle production,” Mr Jochinke said. He added that the lobby group didn’t necessarily have an opinion on whether GST should be applied to food, but it was going into the discussion with its members with an open mind. Next year the VFF will be running roadshows around the state seeking the opinions of its members on whether they want the GST broadened or increased before they sit down and draft the discussion paper. Continued page 6
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*THE Wool Growers Fleece Competition for all breeds will be held at the Wangaratta Show on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11, 2014. Wool growers are encouraged to keep their best fleeces for the show which will be held in the old shearing shed pavilion. Entry fee per fleece is $2, with place ribbons and certificates awarded to the winners. The Overall Champion Fleece will receive an award by sponsors, Rodwells. All entries must be in by 12 noon on Thursday, October 9 to the secretary’s office at the Wangaratta showgrounds. For more information contact Geoff Moore on 0421 639 775. *THE Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on people to participate in this year’s Run 4 Farmer Health during the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, October 12. The Run 4 Farmer Health campaign is to raise awareness for the crucial role and importance the National Centre for Farmer Health has played in delivering physical, practical and mental health wellbeing for regional people. For more information visit www.
OCTOBER: 3-4: Swan Hill; 3-4: Yarrawonga; 4: Nathalia Show; 4: Seymour Show; 5: Berrigan Show; 6-7: Kerang Show; 10-11: Shepparton Show; 10-11: Wangaratta Show; 16-19: Royal Geelong Show; 17-18: Benalla Show; 17-18: Wandin Silvan Field Days; 18-19: Kyabram Show; 22: Numurkah Show; 24-25: Bendigo Show; 25: Myrtleford Show; 25-26: Cobram Show; 25-26: Euroa Show. NOVEMBER: 1: Dookie Show; 7-9: Ballarat Show; 8-9: Echuca/Moama Show; 15: Mansfield Show; 16: Beaufort Show; 22: Yea Show
For more information on country shows visit www.vicagshows.com.au or www.countryshows.com.au. melbournemarathon. com.au. *THE Rural Press Club is holding a special breakfast featuring Victorian agriculture minister Peter Walsh on Wednesday, October 14 at CQ Functions in Melbourne. Mr Walsh will speak about the latest trade mission to China, food and fibre export results and research and development investments that will improve the future productivity and profitability of Victorian farmers. The breakfast starts at 7.30am and finishes at 9am, and costs $45 per head. For more information contact Sonya Sherman at admin@ruralpressclub. com or 0412 712 111. *THE Department
of Environment and Primary Industries is hosting a field day and forum to celebrate the Permanent Top-Dressed (PTD) experiment the department established at Rutherglen in 1914 on Thursday, October 16. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from scientists and field experts on what has been learnt over the past 100 years and contribute to discussions on how this information can inform future directions. Key presenters include Professors Tim Reeves and Mike McLaughlin. The forum and field day will be held at DEPI Rutherglen, 124 Chiltern Valley Road starting at 3pm to 8pm. Afternoon tea,
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selection workshops in October. Delivered by cattle specialist in bull selection and beef genetics Brian Cumming the workshop will address how to maximise beef production through effective management of bull selection and genetics. The workshop will also provide important insight and skill in selecting bulls to meet breeding and market objectives. The workshops will be held in the DEPI offices of Wodonga on Tuesday, October 28, Benalla on Thursday, October 30 and Mansfield on Friday, October 31. The cost is $50 for eligible participants or $62.50 ineligible. The cost includes course materials and catering. For more information contact Greg Ferrier on 0438 738 634. *THE inaugural Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo will be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2014. The expo will suit landowners of all types – from full on farmers to hobby farmers. There is a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products, with everything from worm farms to solar lights, including a range of lifestyle exhibitors from water sports, camping, fourwheel driving, health and tourism. A dedicated rough terrain area will allow for quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles to be put through their paces and a working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers. The expo runs from 9am to 5pm each day and costs $10 for adults and is free for children 17 and under accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www. phillipislandcircuit.com. au.
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Wild dog win for Victorian farmers VICTORIAN farmers have welcomed the State Government’s decision to abolish the three kilometre buffer zone on crown land for wild dog control. Victorian Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh said the government has introduced Local Area Work Plans allow-
ing farmers to work with the department to identify areas, including crown land, where wild dog control is needed. “Once the plans have been approved, baiting and trapping of wild dogs on crown land outside the buffer zone will be permitted, and means individual permits are no
longer required. “Trappers will also have the flexibility to apply to undertake work in other crown land regions if an outbreak occurs, Mr Walsh said. The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has long advocated for greater flexibility in wild dog control and
the removal of the livestock protection buffer zone. The zone is the area of crown land abutting freehold where wild dog controllers concentrate their efforts. Doggers have only been able to operate outside the zone with permission, but this requirement will now
be removed. VFF president Peter Tuohey said that it was a great win for the community as it now gives doggers the ability to track dogs and lay baits where they are needed, “not where bureaucratic rules dictate”. “Wild dogs don’t just hang around fence lines.
“They travel vast distances to attack livestock, which means you need the flexibility to lay baits where they’re needed. “This is something the VFF has been fighting long and hard for and it would be great to see aerial baiting expanded,” Mr Tuohey said.
Rain welcomed, but more needed before harvest season begins AFTER a dry August we had two spurts of rain, 13 millimetres (ml) both times, six days apart. The crops appreciated the moisture, but 10 ml fell in a very intense thunderstorm and this has created a crust on most of the ground that was only recently sown to safflower. It would appreciate another drink at the moment. Our canola has bulked up very well considering the paddocks were under considerable stress while it was extremely wet. While the wheat has done very well, the barley is a different story. The barley was under
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STICKY SITUATION: Glenrowan apiarist Linton Briggs believes the North East is one rain away from the season taking off.
Rain gets honey makers out of sticky spot THE price of honey on the supermarket shelves has escalated due to the shortage of the valuable product, trickling from poor seasons over the past two years. But this could all change thanks to the recent rainfall in the region which has helped the various eucalyptus trees come into bloom – the flowers of which are a vital source for the European honey bee. With 270 registered apiarists in the North East, a good season depends on the flower that comes from eucalypts such as yellow gum, ironbark and grey box. Glenrowan apiarist Linton Briggs, who has grown up and worked in the industry for all of his life, said the recent rain across the region has sprung the season back into action. “It was looking a bit ordinary and we came into the winter later, but when it did come we thought whacko – here’s a good old fashioned winter, plenty of cold, rain, snow and frost, but someone turned the tap off at the end of July,” he said. “We were, however, very fortunate in the North East compared to other parts of Victoria – we’re blessed. “We only have to get a half decent rain in early October and the North East is really set up for a good spring.” Honey prices had hit rock bottom, but with “below par” production over the past two years in Victoria and south eastern Australia, a lack of supply and constant demand has forced prices up. Farm gate prices are up to $5 to $6 per kilogram, up from the usual $3 per kilogram. Mr Briggs said about 85 per cent of the honey production economy depends on the eucalypts flowering, but this has been sporadic. “For the moment, conditions are good with the Eucalypts and we’ll be watching the three North East species of trees very closely to see if they are going to set bud for this
mid-summer to autumn flowering,” he said. “Only one of those, yellow box, ironbark or grey box, could come on and give us a year’s income.” The statewide average of honey production is about 4500 tonnes per annum and the North East accounts roughly for a third of this total. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s most recent study assessed 46 fruit, nut, crop and pastures in Australia and almost half are 100 per cent dependent on honey bee pollination to set the crop. The industry has never before been more valuable and Mr Briggs said it produces $575 million worth of product at farm gate per year, as it has become a big exporter to countries like India. It holds the linchpin to Australian food as honey production nationally is worth $100 million per year at the farm gate. But total agricultural and horticultural production that is linked with honey bees is worth $4 billion to $6 billion each year. Meanwhile, CropLife Australia has just launched the world’s first smartphone application to help ensure the safety of bees during normal farming practices. BeeConnected is a geomap based, user-driven communication and coordination tool to help protect Australia’s honey bee population. CropLife Australia chief executive officer Mathew Cossey said improved communication between users of crop protection products and beekeepers using BeeConnected can further reduce the risk of unintended exposure of bees to any products that may have the potential to negatively impact bee health. BeeConnected uses latest technology to provide a convenient, efficient medium for this communication to take place. “Beekeepers can use the same functions to log the present or future locations of their beehives,” he said.
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October 2014
NSW grazier wins prestigious award A NEW South Wales grazier, environmental advocate and chief executive officer of her local Landcare group has been announced the national winner of the 2014 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Pip Job (pictured) received a $10,000 bursary as part of the NSW state award earlier in the year which will allow her to undertake a study tour and develop a training program for women aimed at
developing ways to manage the challenges of rural life. This program will increase the capacity of rural women to manage climate change and finance in a complex economy, as well as increase their personal resilience using a social, ecological and economic platform. As the national winner, Ms Job will receive an additional $10,000 bursary to enable her to develop her leadership skills and participate in speaking engagements where she can share her passion for
up-skilling, motivating and building the networks of Australia’s rural women. The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s pre-eminent award for rural women. The award identifies and supports emerging leaders and change agents who have the capability and resources to drive innovation, productivity and sustainability within primary industries, and build economic and social development within rural communities.
RIRDC managing director Craig Burns congratulated Ms Job on winning the award and said her dedication, energy and encouragement of rural women is a great example of leadership at its best. “Pip was chosen as the national award winner from a field of seven very strong state winners. “Pip’s ability to actively engage the community in which she lives, encourage people to get involved and to actually make change happen is nothing
short of inspirational. “Pip’s passion, drive and determination is clear, and her desire to up-skill rural women, foster learning and generally make things better for rural people and the environment has been deservedly recognised,” Mr Burns said. Jackie Jarvis, a primary producer from Western Australia was named national runner-up. Applications for the 2015 Rural Women’s Award close on October 31, 2014.
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Orbost beef and dairy farmer Chris Nixon who is a fifth generation farmer and is currently a committee member on the VFF Farm Business and Regional Development committee said that he believed both the level and extent of the GST needs to be placed on food as it is “a very fair and equitable tax”. “The reality is, to try and get a more efficient tax and a much fairer tax we need to extend both the level and the extent of the GST on food. “By actually having exemptions on items you are actually distorting the marketplace. “A good example of this is capital gains tax on houses. “People put too much into housing at the expense of other investments. “With the GST it is a lot fairer tax as it reflects people’s ability to pay,” Mr Nixon said. He added that the argument that people won’t eat as well if there is a GST on food is contrary to reality as people would make healthier eating choices because they can only get value for money. “Penalising fresh food over processed products is wrong. “People don’t understand that a GST on food would make it more affordable. “New Zealand did it by increasing GST on food from 12 per cent to 15 per cent and now their economy is moving because they are getting the structure in balance.” Mr Nixon said that one of the other major tax “bugbears” that farmers face is on municipal rates. “Why should I pay $30,000 in shire rates when my good friend the doctor next door, who earns a lot more than me, is only paying $12,000? “Property taxes are so unfair and anti-farming that it’s not funny.” But VFF Sunraysia branch policy spokesperson Bill McClumpha is against the ongoing push to extend and increase the GST believing that the reason there is such a push for GST to be placed on food is because it will be a “panacea for the government’s revenue problems”. “There has been a pro GST campaign by commentators and interest groups since prior to the last federal election and it’s gathering momentum. “There is a new orthodoxy that extending the GST to food and increasing the rate will be a panacea for the government’s revenue problems and will magically balance the books and give every interest group the money they want. “Unfortunately this is not the case. “Extending and increasing the GST will rip billions out of rural Australia. “It’s a vicious, regressive tax which will hit rural communities hard and it’s disturbing that the representative groups are along for the ride.
“As well as increasing costs and reducing the real disposable incomes of every battler in the bush, these changes will put producers under extreme supply price pressure as supermarkets move to protect their margins. “The result will be a further shift of food production overseas and more pressure on communities,” Mr McClumpha said. Mr McClumpha is concerned that rural interest groups supporting the GST changes believe they can bargain with government on other issues by giving ground on the GST and supporting its extension. “There is a belief within the VFF that supporting these changes will bring about rate relief and cut stamp duty and payroll tax. “That was supposed to happen when the GST was first introduced but it didn’t so it’s naïve to expect a substantially different outcome now especially given the financial profligacy of recent governments. “The rep groups are going down this road of appeasement and accommodation with government. “They should be demanding financial responsibility from government and a fair go for their levy papers and rural Australia, not hanging an albatross around our necks because it’s the easy thing to do,” Mr McClumpha said. He also expressed doubts regarding the VFF’s taxation review stating that the lobby group “hasn’t got the credentials or the resources to conduct a credible review”. “It is crystal clear that the findings will align with the findings of the federal White Paper on taxation and the Tax Options paper, which will open the door for the extension of the GST, including to food, and increases in the rate of the GST. “Actual or effective support by the rep groups, including the VFF and AUSVEG, for extending the GST to food would give the Nationals, as the junior Coalition partner, an excuse to support or to not effectively oppose extension of the GST to food by the Abbot government following release of the White Paper.” He added that the VFF’s support for a GST on food was “disturbing”. “Members pay big money to belong to the VFF. “They produce food for their income and VFF support for a burdensome tax on food is a contradiction in terms. “The supposed payoffs will not materialise and the tax will be an ever-increasing burden, especially on horticulturists. “It will come in and it will destroy horticulture and rural communities without a doubt,” Mr McClumpha said. The opinions of both Mr Nixon and Mr McClumpha are their own and do not reflect the opinion or policy of the VFF.
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North East Farmer, Page 9
Australia needs to overcome relationship hurdles with Asia WHILE there is plenty of opportunity for Australia to feed the Asian population in the future, agribusiness will have to work very hard to ensure good relationships are formed to ward off competition. At a recent regional outlook conference held in Wodonga, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) chief commodity analyst Jammie Penm delivered a presentation on the national and international issues affecting the region, in particular, Australia’s ability to feed Asian nations. The first issue that Mr Penm addressed was the volatility of the Australian dollar, particularly against the weaker US dollar and the impact that has on agriculture in Australia. “While the current strength of the Australian dollar is good for some, it is not good for the farm sector. “If the Australian dollar depreciates by even 1 per cent it increases farm sector income and it will increase it by $200 million. “Our export market is about 60 per cent to 65 per cent, so a lower US dollar is better for us.
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“However, one of the issues is that the Australian dollar is very volatile at the moment,” Mr Penm said. The second part of his address hit on the role Australia can play in regards to longterm food demand, especially in Asia. A lot of research has been undertaken over the past couple of years into Australia’s part in providing food to an everincreasing world population. According to Mr Penm, Australia’s current export destinations of Japan and Korea will not have an increase in demand because they are high-income countries with an ageing population. “Japan and Korea are willing to pay for high-quality food and this creates significant competition, particularly with the US and the European Union and they will try to also export into this market,” he said. However, Australia’s export opportunities lay in India and
China, Mr Penm said. A significant portion of India’s population are vegetarian and the country currently has a self-sufficiency policy in terms of certain food, however, Mr Penm said that it is not possible for any country to maintain such a policy forever. “India will require fruit, vegies and dairy products in the long term, with another opportunity for Australia in this market being wheat. “Because there are a high proportion of vegetarians they require protein supplements, which is something dairy has to offer. “Asian countries do not produce wheat so that will be important to them alongside beef and dairy. “Beef exports into China have increased significantly recently as a result of increased urbanisation and income growth. “There is a great opportunity for Australian agriculture to export beef, sheep meat and dairy – those protein-based products – into China,” Mr Penm said. He added that there were a couple of major points to consider when it comes to sup-
plying to the lucrative Chinese market including getting the free trade agreement finalised. “We have to get the trade barriers down so food can flow to where it is needed, so we need to get a free trade agreement with China. “If we want to export to Asia and we can make a buck out of it, then all competitors will want to export to Asia too, so the agribusiness sector has a lot of work to do. “We need to build up good working relationships with good supermarket chains in Asia and incorporate changing food demand into our business planning,” Mr Penm said. The ABARES Wodonga Regional Outlook conference covered many topics affecting Australian agriculture including innovation and productivity and thriving in a changing environment. ABARES is a research bureau within the Department ofAgriculture that provides professionally independent research, analysis and advice for government and private sector decision-makers on significant issues affecting Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.
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North East Farmer, Page 11
Fay appointed as new YAPs chair
NEW CHAIR: Amy Fay is the newly appointed chair of the VFF’s YAPs committee.
“We will be expanding the type and number of networking events and professional development opportunities that we run. “We really want to hear from our members on how they want YAPs to operate and what activities they
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Page 12, North East Farmer
October 2014
Farmer working with nature thanks to the help of his family
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DEPI warns check before you spray LANDHOLDERS in the Hume region are being reminded to check whether the land they are spraying is within one of the three Agricultural Chemical Control Areas (ACCAs) in Victoria’s North East. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries has nine ACCAs established in Victoria to protect herbicide-sensitive and highvalue crops (such as grapevines, vegetables and fruit trees) from damage caused by off-target chemical spray drift. Restrictions apply to the use of certain herbicides within these areas to help protect horticultural assets during September 1 to April 30 each year. There are also prohibitions for using aerial spraying or misters within the ACCAs. The following herbicides are prohibited from application by either aerial spraying or mister: * any formulation of picloram; * Hexazinone applied as liquid; * products containing sulfometuron methyl; and * Ester formulations of triclopyr (ester formulations of 2, 4-D, 2,4-DB or MCPA are prohibited from being applied by any method). ACCA permit applications and detailed ACCA maps are available from the DEPI chemical website at www.depi.vic.gov.au/chemicaluse.
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Ensuring accurate hay samples for the laboratory
HAY SAMPLE: The AFIA recommends that when sampling hay use a probe or core sampling device.
IT sounds very simple but according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) the accuracy of fodder analysis depends on the sample you send to the laboratory. It is critical that the sample represents the average composition of the ‘lot’ of fodder sampled; otherwise the laboratory tests will not be useful. A ‘lot’ is defined as hay or silage taken from the same cutting, at the same stage of maturity, the same species (pure or mixed) and variety, the same paddock, and harvested within 48 hours. Other factors influencing the definition of a ‘lot’ include rain damage, weed content, soil type, treatment after cutting and storage effects. A ‘lot’ of baled hay or cubes should not exceed 200 tonnes. The AFIA recommends that when sampling hay, representative hay samples can
only be obtained with a probe or core sampling device. The association suggests that you do not rely on a couple of handfuls or a ‘flake’ from one bale. Corers are commercially available in Australia and there are several types also marketed in the US. Alternatively, they can be homemade using 32 mm steel tubing, and should be at least 450 to 500 mm long with a slightly scalloped and sharp cutting edge. Corers are driven either using a hand brace or an electric drill (where practicable). Some cordless drills may not be suitable if they lack power or turn too fast. A portable generator is useful and can be justified if many samples are taken. Sample handling Immediately after sampling and mixing, the final fodder sample should be placed in a robust (preferably ‘press-seal’) plastic
bag and tightly sealed to exclude air. This is to ensure that the laboratory report of dry matter will approximate the dry matter content of the ‘lot’ when it was sampled, and also to minimise aerobic spoilage. Samples must be delivered to the laboratory as quickly as possible after being taken. In particular, silage samples must be frozen immediately after being taken, unless they can reach the laboratory on the same day they were collected. This is especially important during hot weather. Avoid mail delays over the weekend by posting samples early in the week. Ensure that you closely follow the laboratory’s instructions for labelling samples and filling out all the required details on the sample submission sheet. For more information visit www. afia.org.au.
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tools for efďŹ cient identiďŹ cation and management of constraints to crop productivity. “The three core functions of CropPro are to diagnose the cause of crop problems, support risk analysis and to provide evidence-based information for management of crop constraints,â€? he said. CropPro offers wheat and canola diagnostic tools, economic calculators for the management of most constraints, explanatory videos and in-house browse-able content and search functions.
Dr Pittock said the “diagnoseâ€? component uses observations about an underperforming crop and shortlists likely underlying constraints based on this data. “Each constraint has an information page that provides short-form summary information and links to key resources on identiďŹ cation, cause and management of the constraint. “An economic analysis of likely net return of each option and preferred option is provided. “Accompanying videos explore concepts such as risk and sunk costs
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Harvest hygiene essential for ensuring maximum profits IF you haven’t already performed critical hygiene work to your harvest machinery and grain storage equipment the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is urging you to do so to ensure maximum proďŹ t. According to DEPI the best way to protect your freshly harvested grain is to ensure your long-term and temporary storages, harvesting and handling equipment are all clean and not harboring stored grain insects feeding on previous harvests. It is recommended that you clean out empty silos, augers, trucks and ďŹ eld bins with a high-pressure air or a steam hose, and consider applying a registered structural treatment at label rates into empty silos and handling equipment. It is a good idea to consider blowing a small amount of diatomaceous (DE) such as Dryacide dust through the equipment. These dessicant dusts will kill many pests hiding in the tiny nooks and crannies. You need to start with an insect-free environment be-
HYGIENIC HARVEST: Be ready for harvest by cleaning out your equipment thoroughly to avoid insects that can eat into your profits.
fore new grain is introduced. Avoid placing fresh grain on top of carryover grain as this exposes the new grain to any existing insect infestations. If you employ contract harvesters, make sure they follow these same hygiene protocols. When augering new grain
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THE Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) is asking everyone involved in the fodder industry to take ďŹ ve minutes and talk about safety as Saturday, October 25 is set aside as a day to focus on safety in the hay and silage industry. AFIA executive ofďŹ cer Darren Keating said with the 2014 fodder harvest already under way in some areas, the industry is already seeing the beginning of what will be another big year for hay and silage producers. “A busy fodder season often means people working long hours to keep
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DEPI suggests that other factors to consider to maximise the effectiveness of your storage include: * Regular pressure testing of silos before any fumigation * Checking the lid, access hatch, hopper and boot seals for soundness and look for leaks in the silo. Remember you can only legally and effectively use the fumigant phosphine in a sealed, gas-tight storage that meets Australian Standard AS-2628. In addition, consider the installation of an aeration system to keep grain cool directly following harvest. This is ideal for reducing insect reproduction rates and maintaining grain quality and storability. Storing grain is a complex operation, so seek as much information as you can and design a successful storage plan with all people involved and be ready for this harvest and the many following. For more information contact Jim Moran on (03) 5430 4479 or visit www. planthealthaustralia.com.au.
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Lucerne hay will be in short supply for 2014 season, but hay prices mostly steady CONDITIONS are patchy around Australia with large regional variations on what hay yields will be able to deliver. According to the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA), with the exception of northern Australia, there will
be some carry over cereal and pasture hay in most regions for the 2014 season. Lucerne hay, however, is in very short supply across the country. In southern Australia vetch has made up the shortfall and
there are still some supplies available in western Victoria, although the quality is variable. There is also speculation that protein hay could be in short supply once again, particularly in southern Australia with dry conditions in northern Victoria
and high opening water prices being key drivers. AFIA states that due to the lack of carry over lucerne hay and steady demand, new season lucerne hay will move quickly in 2015. It is recommended that
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drumMUSTER program provides the club with an opportunity to fundraise from outside of the community. The club has collected more than 7000 drums. “The program allows us to raise our club’s social proďŹ le and provides a very valuable service by safely removing unsightly containers from farms and recycling them into usable products,â€? Mr Thomas said. “Most farmers are delighted to be rid of their drums and are surprised and horriďŹ ed at
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Frost damaged crops still useful CROPS that have been damaged by frost can still bring in proďŹ ts if managed in the correct way. Feed Central managing director Tim Ford said growers that have crops that have been affected by frost should be prepared and know their options. “A frost doesn’t have to be a disaster. “Last year we helped several hundred growers after they turned otherwise quite good frosted grain crops into hay. “The good news is that a very large portion of that product sold at strong prices. “In fact, many growers reported making more money out of the hay than what they would have from a grain crop,â€? he said. While hay prices remain strong
in most parts of the country, they are expected to ease as a new season approaches before rising again in 2015. Mr Ford said growers with frosted crops do have options but there are a few golden rules to follow with hay, with one seeking the advice of an agronomist to ascertain the extent of the damage and to help determine potential yields. “Growers should make sure the hay is fully cured and made at low moisture – less than 14 per cent for export and 18 per cent for domestic markets. “Choosing bale size is also critical as the right bale size will dramatically decrease freight and handling costs for both buyer and seller,� Mr Ford said. He added that most grow-
ers and contractors “do quite a good jobâ€? with baling and curing hay, but many growers take a hit with cash flow shortly after baling. “This seems to be the biggest problem with hay – baling costs are signiďŹ cantly more than grain harvest costs and hence growers are cash poor at harvest. “This results in many growers panic selling. “Talking to your bank manager prior to making hay about a short-term facility is likely to dramatically improve your outcome as hay prices typically rise during autumn and winter. “Many growers try to sell during spring when demand is low and volume is high. “Good storage and the right
ďŹ nances will assist you carry that product through to when demand is high and supply is low.â€? The other big issue is storage. To get the best price growers need to hold the quality of the hay until it is sold. Mr Ford said that hay sheds are the best option, but hay caps and tarps are also a good option when used properly. “If you do get a damaging frost then it could be timely to think about making hay as the vast majority will be sold and there is every chance that the result could be quite good. “The key message is plan your storage and your cash ow. “Most hay in this country is made in a 60 day window, but cows are eating 365 days of the year,â€? Mr Ford said.
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On-farm biosecurity plan key to protecting your stock A NEW industry initiative dedicated to biosecurity and animal health is hoping to reduce the risk of an outbreak of an emergency animal disease such as foot and mouth disease. The Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN) is an independent industry group designed to promote greater awareness of biosecurity risk and to improve on-farm preparedness for exotic/ endemic disease outbreaks.
The network is the brainchild of Australia’s three peak farming industry organisations – Cattle Council of Australia, Sheepmeat Council of Australia and WoolProducers Australia – which have pooled $5 million to fund the LBN after three years of intensive planning. Through the LBN, livestock producers will be made aware of the importance of animal health, welfare and biosecurity and be alerted to the latest science and legislation relating
to their on-farm practices. Veterinarian and LBN’s regional officer for Victoria Patrick Kluver said the key to protecting sheep flocks from unwanted diseases, pests and weeds is the preparation of an effective biosecurity plan. Dr Kluver said an effective biosecurity plan does not have to be complicated if approached in three, simple stages – pre farm gate, farm gate and post farm gate. “Pre farm gate involves the
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neighboring property. “The procedures performed at the farm gate and after for on-farm quarantine should be practised by all farmers no matter where they have purchased their sheep from. “Early detection and management of any diseases, pests or weeds will catch any problems before they take hold,” Dr Kluver said. For more information visit www.farmbiosecurity.com.au or www.lbn.org.au.
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will provide benefits for everyone, including the 43,000 Australians directly employed in the dairy supply chain. “A positive China FTA will help to bolster economic growth, provide jobs, encourage industry investment, and provide Chinese consumers with the clean, green and fresh dairy produce they de-
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service providers to define and deliver on the highest priority challenges and opportunities for the red meat and livestock industry as a whole. The 2015-2020 plan will be developed on a collaborative and inclusive platform and will frame nearly $1 billion in collective industry and
industry-government funding. It will also be integrated with other national and rural research and development priorities and strategies. Red Meat Advisory Council chief executive officer Angus Hobson said the MISP will provide a more defined direction for the industry and
will be supported by a formal implementation plan. “Importantly, MISP will be designed to allow any and all industry stakeholders to view the industry’s progress against its objectives. “While MISP will likely focus on fewer issues than previous plans, it will
deliberately attempt to hone in on the game changers – the strategies, tools, innovations, technologies and other investments with the greatest potential to overcome challenges in the areas of efficiency, profitability, consumer and community support, and market access
and diversification,” Mr Hobson said. He added that a key ingredient for the MISP is the collaborative and inclusive consultation process which will draw on input from the whole supply chain. For more information visit www.rmac.com.au.
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Beef Australia 2015 investing in the future A NEW mentoring program for young people who are part of the beef industry is being offered by Beef Australia 2015. The Graeme Acton Beef Connections program is open to 25 to 35 year olds working in any aspect of the beef industry including production, processing, marketing and agribusiness. Successful applicants will be paired with a
mentor who has proven leadership skills within the agricultural industry, supporting participants as they work toward achieving their personal development aspirations. Beef Australia chairman Blair Angus said the aim of the mentor program is to help develop the skills and knowledge that will enable young beef industry members to become more
effective in their current roles and to take on new exciting positions in their career or family business. The Beef Connections program has been named in honor of the late Graeme Acton who was renowned for being one of Australia’s leading beef producers and for supporting young people entering into the beef sector. “In the same way that Graeme’s legacy is living
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Herefords dominate at Royal Melbourne Show PUREBRED Hereford steers outgunned the crossbred opposition in the 2014 Royal Melbourne Show beef carcass competition to dominate hoof and hook classes, taking out champion medium domestic carcass. Hereford also placed third in the Borthwick Trophy and a Hereford cross entry placed second in the Steer Bonanza. The Borthwick Trophy is recognised as the most prestigious interbreed steer and carcass award in Australia, with each breed being represented by one team only. Aggregate points are determined across the hoof and hook classes. The champion medium domestic carcass was a purebred exhibited by Brandon Sykes, MawarraB Herefords, Longford, Victoria, and bred by Turner Partnership, Swifts Creek. Scoring a total of 90.34 points
on the hook, MawarraB Bindi had a liveweight of 413kg and carcass weight of 238kg with a dressing percentage of 58. The carcass had a P8 fat depth of 10mm, rib fat depth of 8mm, 78 sqcm eye muscle area, Meat Standards Australia score of 270 and pH of 5.48. Sired by Mawarra Think Twice, the 13-month-old steer was paraded by Brittany Henry, MawarraB Herefords, to first in the led medium domestic (181-240 kg) class. Purebred Hereford steers exhibited by Emmanuel College, Federation Training, Longerenong College and Mawarra B Herefords all placed in the hoof classes, which were dominated by European cross entries. The Borthwick team comprised two steers exhibited by MawarraB Herefords, sired by Mawarra Team Player and Mawarra You Beast, and bred by Don and Kay Belcher,
Woodside, and Keith Davies, Gelantipy. The third entry exhibited and bred by Rod and Jacinta Pretty, Jindivick, was sired by Jacandra Global and out of Jacandra Last Day E5. In the steer bonanza, MawarraB Herefords exhibited the second placing animal with a HerefordCharolais-Angus cross bred by R Mee, Bairnsdale. In the school and college paraders’ classes, purebred steers led by Jacob Brennan, St Mary of the Angels College, and Finley High School students Emily Gastin, James McCaw and Will Ingram, either won or placed on the hoof. Brandon Sykes took a team of eight steers to Royal Melbourne this year and achieved six placings. All up, there were 19 purebred and crossbred Hereford steers entered from all regions of Victoria.
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A NORTH East Victorian Elders district wool manager has won the 2014 National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia young wool broker of the year award. As part of Melbourne’s Wool Week, Rex Bennett was recognised at a national level for his excellence and innovation in service to woolgrowers and his willingness to involve himself in all aspects of the brokering business. Mr Bennett said it was an honor to be recognised at a national level, particularly for the work with clients in the Wangaratta, Yarrawonga and Albury and Euroa districts. He has put a lot of focus into client services during his decade in the industry, alongside management and he is also a senior auctioneer. “The wool broker awards are a great industry initiative and promote excellence in wool services among young or emerging brokers,� he said.
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Who owns what in the Hume catchment today? RECENTLY, there has been 50 millimetres of rain fall into the Hume and Dartmouth catchments. Currently the Hume Dam is at 76.23 per cent, which is down on the same time last year, but it is still sitting at a healthy percentage. But who owns what in Hume today? It is becoming increasingly difficult to assess who owns what based on the fall in storage. I will explain as I see the situation. On September 10, Goulburn Murray Water resource manager Mark Baily released a press statement stating that as of September 1, 2014, Victoria has to have 95 per cent of required water in store before a spill announcement would be made. Since about September 15, 2014 the releases from Dartmouth into Hume are for NSW only. So applying the simple rules of 50/50 for Victoria and NSW does not actually apply. Also the inflows for the Murray to Dartmouth and Hume are significantly lower as of September 26 than the same time last year. Victoria has different guide-
By BRUCE E DIFFEY Waterwheel el Traders lines as to the assessment of capacity in storage than NSW. A spill announcement is due on October 10. Total or partial spill declared will create an airspace that will then be assessed on the two-year supply requirement, as well as inflows. So, as of September 26, Hume had 2,290,935 megalitres (ML) allocated for Victoria and NSW. Victoria’s allocation is 1,505,488 ML with a spill ac-
count of 2,077,089 ML. NSW has 25.21 per cent equity in Hume and Victoria has 51.01 per cent equity in Hume, which is a technical spill. An announcement will be made on October 10 when the Murray Darling Basin Authority gives its data update. The chance of a low allocation announcement will be dependent on further rainfall events. Given that the 50mm rainfall on September 25 made runoff for the following four days, then the spill of 10 per cent or better should be announced. The statement Goulburn Murray Water released stated that water which is not used remains in storage for use or trade later in the season or to be
carried over into the next season (subject to the carryover rules). In the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems any water quarantined in spillable water accounts is not available for use until a declaration of low risk of spill is made for the season. In some systems carryover is not allowed and so unused water is written off at the end of the season. This is the case in the Ovens system in the north and in the southern systems. The temporary water market for Murray is firm at $110+/ ML and it’s hard to find large quantities. The Goulburn system is still restricted to trade into the Murray and is weakening to $100/ ML.
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Graden awards Beechworth Machinery BEECHWORTH Machinery owner Sharon Stribley was “amazed and absolutely shocked” when Graden Industries awarded her and husband, Mick’s business Dealer of the Year.
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DEMONSTRATION SITE: Senior soil physics research scientist Peter Fisher said when CTF systems are adopted the compacted area can be reduced leaving more than 85 per cent of the paddock in optimum condition for plant productivity.
Changes to agriculture statutory levies withdrawn LEADERS in agriculture and horticulture have welcomed news that motions to oppose the changes to statutory levies have been withdrawn in the Senate. Levy changes to mangoes, onions and mushrooms have been well supported by the Federal Government, with federal agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce approving the changes. The levy disallowance motions have been withdrawn, with The Australian Greens publicly declaring their opposition to the motions, quickly followed by the Palmer United Party and the ALP’s shadow agriculture minister Jacinta Allen also voicing her opposition to the disallowance motions. The levy system underpins Australia’s agricultural research and development, marketing and plant and animal health systems. The Australian Greens announced that they would not support any motion that would threaten the future of Australia’s agriculture levy system, stating that they understood that increases and amendments to the levies were supported by growers and provided important investments in their industries.
Onions Australia levy champion Brian Bonde said the government and a number of other parties had recognised that Aussie farmers are doing their best to invest in their own future and have come on board to ensure that not only continues, but thrives. “The levy changes have been requested by growers, to invest for the benefit of all levy payers and have been approved by a majority of growers in these three industries, having followed rigorous and transparent government consultation guidelines. “With some of the lowest agricultural subsidies in the world, the levy system is the best way to keep Australian horticulture and agriculture funding their future in a selfsufficient way,” Mr Bonde said. Australian Mango Industry Association chief executive officer Robert Gray also welcomed the withdrawal of the motions. “It’s been very satisfying to be part of a united horticulture group which together have worked to achieve a great outcome for all stakeholders, growers, government and the Australian public,” he said. All affected industry groups thanked the government for acting on their requests to “fight for common sense”.
VICTORIAN scientists are embarking on a new five-year Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) project aimed at increasing soil productivity in low rainfall areas of southern Australia. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) senior soil physics research scientist Peter Fisher said CTF is a system designed to restrict soil compaction and crop damage by guiding farm machinery along permanent wheel tracks within a paddock. “If agricultural soil is thought of as soft snow, it is easy to imagine how it compacts when tractors make the multiple passes required to prepare the soil, and sow, spray and harvest crops. “This compaction reduces the size and number of soil pores that hold water and air essential for root growth. “This can increase waterlogging, limit root growth, reduce rainfall infiltration and
increases tractor power costs and greenhouse gas emissions. “Previous research has shown that use of accurate auto-steer guidance systems, which are now common place, have generally reduced compaction from being across the whole paddock to approximately half the paddock area. “However, when CTF systems are adopted the compacted area can be reduced to only 10 per cent to 15 per cent, leaving more than 85 per cent of the paddock in optimum condition for plant productivity,” Dr Fisher said. The project is a partnership between DEPI, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Australian Controlled Traffic Farming Association, South Australian Research and Development Institute and several farming systems groups in southern Australia. Dr Fisher said the project aimed to assess whether best practice CTF systems can improve soil
condition and increase crop productivity specifically in the low rainfall regions of southern Australia. “The first phase of the project will seek to identify and address the current questions being posed by grain growers about the place for CTF in their farming systems. “Work has now begun with five major farming groups across the region to establish demonstration sites that address questions concerning the adoption of CTF systems. “These demonstration sites, and more detailed research sites, will be closely monitored for efficiency, practicality, and crop yield and quality, while the potential economic gains of adopting CTF are measured throughout the project,” he said. This research is part of the Victorian Government’s research and development program aimed at helping Victoria meet the government’s goal of doubling agricultural production by 2030.
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New look board at AGG Co-op ANDREW Polkinghorne has been elected as the new Australian Grain Growers Co-operative (AGG Co-op) chairman at the group’s recent annual general meeting. Mr Polkinghorne, who was also re-elected to the AGG Co-op board, has been a board member for four years and was instrumental in establishing many of the co-op’s policies, procedures
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1.35MT SLASHER..................................................................... $1,650 MA-6 6’SLASHER WITH DEPTH CONTROL WHEEL ................... $2,992 MA-6 6’ LINKAGE SLASHER ..................................................... $2,700 MA10 10’ LINKAGE TOPPER .................................................... $8,.470 1.2 4’ LINKAGE SLASHER – GALVANISED ................................. $1,600 1.35 4’6” LINKAGE SLASHER – GALVANISED ........................... $1,900 1.5 5’ LINKAGE SLASHER – GALVANISED ................................. $2,500 TWM 5’ WEEKENDER LINKAGE SLASHER ................................ $1,947 3MT ORCHARD SLASHER SIDE THROW LINKAGE .................. $18,920 10’ LINKAGE TRAILING “V” ORCHARD SLASHER...................... $7,500 3.0MT LINKAGE 3 ROTOR TOPPER ........................................... $5,400 3.0M TOPPER 2 ROTOR............................................................ $7,700
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MULCHERS NEW WORKER NEW WORKER NEW BECCHIO NEW BECCHIO NEW BECCHIO NEW BECCHIO NEW CELLI NEW CELLI NEW CELLI NEW CELLI NEW CELLI NEW CELLI NEW NOBILI S/H BERTI
1.25MT MULCHER WITH REAR ROLLER .................................... $1,500 1.5MT MULCHER WITH REAR ROLLER ...................................... $1,700 FW300 3.0MT CUT, PASTURE TOPPING ................................... $14,000 TM320 3.2 MT CUT HAMMERS HIGH BODY HYD ....................... $8,900 TL 160 1.6MT WORKING WIDTH “7” KNIVES ............................. $4,290 TM800 8.0MT CUT. R/DOOR, END TOW, CUT DISC .................. $39,800 SIRIO/F 180 1.8MT CUT. MANUAL OFF SET, HAMMERS ............. $4,490 MIZAR/F 200 2.0MT CUT FIXED HAMMERS ............................... $7,300 VEGA/S 175 HYD SIDE SHIFT 1.75MT CUT, HAMMERS .............. $6,200 SCOR/F 250 2.6MT CUT, FIXED, “Y” KNIVES .............................. $9,850 SCOR/F 285 2.85MT CUT, FIXED, “Y” KNIVES .......................... $11,400 SCOR/P 5.0MT CUT, FOLDING, “Y” KNIVES, 2.3M TRANSP W .. $29,000 BKE210 2.1MT CUT, REVERSIBLE, HYD SIDE SHIFT, “Y”s ........ $11,495 2.5MT HYDRAULIC SIDE SHIFT, NEW HAMMERS ....................... $5,700
3.0 MT TOPPER ALL GEAR DRIVE REAR TRAILING WHEELS WITH MULCHER BLADES $9,800 NEW DEALERS FOR FIELD QUIP
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